Soccer Game in Ateneo

Team 1 from Nayon ng Kabataan(NK) children with Coach Galicia. 3 teams (3 different age brackets)were fielded in March 15, 2008 soccer competition held in Ateneo University football field in Quezon City.Aside from Ateneo,other schools were represented. 2 NK teams won the championship against Ateneo and Don Bosco. Hephep...hurrayyy!!!

Nayon ng Kabataan Photos

Inside Nayon ng Kabataan consisting of 4 cottages housing the children. 1 cottage was built by Lions District 301-D2 Streetchildren Foundation,Inc. in 2001 which houses the 50-70 children,all boys.The foreground is a soccer football field where the children learn and practice the sports with a coach.

Site of the New Building Project beside the LLSTC




Lions Livelihood & Skills Training Center(LLSTC) built in 2006

Lions Livelihood & Skills Training Center(LLSTC) built in 2006

Lions Streetchildren Center housing the 50-70 Children,all boys built in 2001 by the Lions Distict 301-D2 Streetchildren Foundation, Inc.

New Building Project Perspective

Solicitation for New Building Project

LIONS DISTRICT 301-D2 STREET CHILDREN FOUNDATION
Nayon ng Kabataan Complex, Welfareville Compound
Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Tel. Nos. 532-91-52/Telefax : 533-17-01



March 8, 2008

LION GEORGE FOLWARSKI
President
San Diego Executive Lions Clubs
San Diego, CA, USA

Thru: Lion Tim Mendez

Dear Lion George:

In behalf of the officers and members of the Lions Streetchildren Foundation, I sincerely express our gratitude and appreciation to you, Lion Tim and Lion Alex for visiting our streetchildren center at the Nayon ng Kabataan, Mandaluyong City this morning.

Our organization has been in the forefront of helping “children in conflict” like street children in Metro Manila in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development under the care of Nayon ng Kabataan (NK) in Mandaluyong City since 2000.

In 2006, we have established a livelihood and training center at NK for all 200 children who are temporarily sheltered thereat with the objective of providing them the necessary technical skills for future employment after their eventual discharge from the complex.

We are also envisioning additional training such as Hotel and Restaurant Course, Care Giving, Reflexology Course and Welding but we do not have enough facility for the moment to accommodate such new courses to be offered. This project proposal intends to undertake the construction of Additional Lions Livelihood Skills Training Center (LLSTC) to be built in the vacant lot in front of the existing LLSTC building inside Nayon Ng Kabataan Complex. Please find attached project proposal.

In this regard, we would like to seek your help in building these new rooms. Rest assured that your kindhearted support will go a long way in making our clients productive citizens when they are discharged from the center.

Thank you, God bless and more power!

SANTIAGO S. LIM
President

PROJECT PROPOSAL

Project Title : Construction of Additional Skills Training Rooms

Project Location : Nayon ng Kabataan
Acacia Lane, Welfareville Compound,
Mandaluyong City, Philippines

Proponent : Lions District 301-D2 Street Children Foundation, Inc.

Project Sponsor : San Diego Executive Lions Club, Other Lions Clubs & Other Kindhearted & Generous People Around the World

Target Date : May-July 2008

Fund Needed : USD 50,000.00

I. Rationale

The Nayon ng Kabataan is a temporary residential facility under the auspices of the Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Capital Region. It is mandated to promote and protect the welfare of the disadvantaged children from 7 to 17 years old who are either victims of child labor exploitation, orphaned, abandonment, neglect, cruelty, abuse and street children. While in the center they are provided with special attention and care on their physiological, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual, educational and life-skill needs.

As part of the center’s commitment in transforming them into productive citizens, the Lions District 301-D2 Street Children Foundation, Inc in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Capital Region are developing and are implementing educational, livelihood and skills training programs in realizing the said undertaking. We have constructed Lions Livelihood Skills Training Center thru a grant from LCIF in 2006 and we have continued to subsidize the necessary training materials, tools and equipment as well as trainors’ fees in the training implementation.

At present, the Lions Livelihood Skills Training Center has three rooms and they were fully occupied and congested with the following skills training programs: Carpentry, Practical Electricity, Appliance Repair, Cosmetology/Haircutting, and Industrial Sewing Machines Operation. They were also used in other therapy activities such as Rondalla, Painting Class, Dance workshop, Voice Lesson, Basic Business Management Training Seminar and Values Orientation/ Lecture Group Sessions. A total of 200 youth and children benefited from the said Training Center. Most of them are successfully job placed and now living independently. Since our training facility cannot accommodate all the training programs, there are skills training being conducted in a separate venue like the Food Trade Class. It is being held at the Productivity Room while Electronics Class is being conducted temporarily in the Library Room. Another training, which is the Computer Class was held in the Conference room. In times that there are meetings in the said venues, the training session are being suspended.

We are also envisioning additional training such as Hotel and Restaurant Course, Care Giving, Reflexology Course and Welding but we do not have enough facility for the moment to accommodate such new courses to be offered.

This project proposal intends to undertake the construction of Additional Lions Livelihood Skills Training Center (LLSTC) to be built in the vacant lot in front of the existing LLSTC building inside Nayon Ng Kabataan Complex. This is to respond to the need of having more skills training rooms to be able to conduct more training modules and accommodate more clients. As stated earlier, we need skills training rooms for Food Trade Class, Hotel and Restaurant Course, Computer Class, and other future courses that can still be offered responsive to the demand in the labor force. This will also serve as an avenue for the NK Children and Youth to become competitive, empowered and productive members of our society.

II. Objectives

1. To accommodate additional skills training courses relevant to the needs and status of NK clients.
2. To provide practical skills training appropriate with their level of interest and understanding.
3. To equip and empower NK youth and children with the necessary knowledge, attitude and skills related to job staying power.
4. To further enhance their self-confidence, self-worth and motivation to face and resolve their anxiety, fears and dilemma.
5. To provide ways and means for their employment and livelihood opportunities.
6. To build their capability for socio-economic self reliance and independence once they are reintegrated with their family, community or independent living.

III. Project Description:

The Additional Lions Livelihood Skills Training Rooms will rise at Nayon ng Kabataan Complex composed of (3) rooms per floor with two floors and made of concrete materials for its protection against any man-made or natural calamities. Room A an air-conditioned room shall be allotted for the Computer Class. Room B, for the Electronics and Electrical Class and Room C, shall be for Food Trade and Hotel and Restaurant Service . Second floor will be used for production of sewing materials, arts and crafts, painting class and theater arts. Building perspective is hereby attached.

IV. Budgetary Requirements:

The Estimated cost and budgetary requirements for the materials and labor of the proposed additional training rooms is USD 50,000.00 or about Two Million Pesos (Php 2,000,000 ).

Lions District 301-D2 Street Children Foundation Inc. will undertake the following as counterpart obligations for the project

· Provision of necessary permits and clearances for the construction site/Identification of exact location.
· Technical design, preparation and supervision in the project implementation phase.
· Provide the necessary training materials, tools and equipment as well as trainors’ fees in the training implementation
· Co-management with the Department of Social Welfare and Development -National Capital Region of the additional training rooms

V. Project Time Frame

The project is scheduled for groundbreaking in May 2008 and is expected to be completed in July 2008.

VI. Source of Funds

The funds will be sourced from donations from different Lions clubs and Lions Members from San Diego Executive thru the kindness of Lion George, Lion Tim and Lion Alex and other kindhearted and generous people around the world.

Submitted by:


Santiago S. Lim
President 2006-2008
Lions District 301-D2 Street Children Foundation, Inc.

Skills Training Photos

Programs & Activities in Nayon ng Kabataan

THE YEAR THAT WAS . . . IN NAYON NG KABATAAN
(2006 Significant Accomplishments and Remarkable Activities Jointly Held
with the Lions District 301-D2 Street Children Foundation, Inc.)

Almost a year ago, on February 8, Nayon ng Kabataan and the Lions Distict 301-D2 Street Children Foundation successfully launched and inaugurated the “Lions Livelihood and Skills Training Center”. The activity was attended by distinguished guests from Lions Officers and members from different chapters/districts and the Regional Director of DSWD-NCR, Ms. Honorita B. Bayudan. This priority project aims to establish a training center that will enhance the skills, capability and to discover the innate talents of the NK children and youth. The project is jointly being managed by the Executive Committee composed of NK rehabilitation team and the Lions District 301-D2 Streetchildren Foundation(LSFI) Officers and chaired by the Foundation President. This is part of the LSFI rehabilitation support services to the street children of Bahay Magalang.

The Lions Livelihood and Skills Training Center initially offers vocational soft-courses in Basic Cosmetology, Food Trade, Industrial Sewing Machine Operations and Gardening. Necessary training equipment, tools and materials were all provided by the Lions Streetchildren Foundation for the sustainability and success of the project.

In the first phase of the training programs implementation, the center served fifty four (54) Nayon ng Kabataan youth ages 15 to 17 years old. Please see table.(Note: Original number of enrollees including discharge clients)

Course No. of Trainees Schedule Trainer
1. Cosmetology 14 MWF 9:00-12:00 Edith Lagasca
2.Food Trade 14 MWF 1:00-4:00 Chona Erfe
3. Sewing 16 TThS 1:00-5:00 Felma Magsanay
4. Gardening 10 MWF 2:00-5:00 Bong Hermano

On July 12, graduation of first batch skills training program was held at the Lions Multi Purpose Gym inside the Nayon ng Kabataan Complex. There are five (5) trainees who graduated in Cosmetology, nine (9) trainees in Sewing, six (6) trainees in Food Trade and ten (10) trainees in Gardening. A total of thirty (30) trainees successfully completed their chosen field of interest. There are some trainees who were currently enrolled but fortunately reintegrated in their family and job placed in the middle of the training implementation.

In order to intensify and effectively implement the skills training program inside Nayon ng Kabataan, NK rehabilitation team and Lions Streetchildren Foundation took a bigger step by establishing partnership with another renowned group. A Memorandum of Agreement was formally signed with The Reyes Haircutters Company International, represented by its Chairman and CEO, Mr. Les Reyes and Mandaluyong Manpower Development Center, represented by its Administrator, Mr. Jose E. Reyes and the DSWD-NCR (NK) with Director Honorita B. Bayudan. The MOA signing ceremony was held on June 15, and resulted to additional gainful skills training program with competent trainers provided for free by Mr. Les Reyes in Haircutting, Cosmetology. Other courses such as Practical Electricity, Appliance Repair and Carpentry were also offered. Training materials, trainees projects, transportation expenses as well as the RHC trainer stipend have been provided by the Lions Streetchildren Foundation. This is a total convergence of services to sustain the empowerment program intended for the NK children and youth.

In the second phase of training program implementation, the center served one hundred twenty nine (129) trainees. Please see table. (Note : Original number of enrollees including discharge clients)

Course No. of Trainees Schedule Trainer
1. Appliance Repair 11 MWF 9:00-12:00 Manny Marino
2.Prac. Electricity 15 TTh 9:00-12:00 Manny Marino
3. Carpentry 18 Daily 1:00-4:00 Melchor Galicia
4. Haircutting 25 MWF 1:00-4:00 Rosanna Tiquia
5. Food Trade 12 TTh-1:00-5:00 Chone Erfe
6. Sewing 8 TTh-1:00-5:00 Felma Magsanay
7. Gardening 15 Daily Bong Hermano
8 Basic Computer 25 Sat & MWF UAP / Chris

On August 8, Nayon ng Kabataan and Lions Streetchildren Foundation have launched the Basic Computer Literacy Tutorial Course with the University of Asia and the Pacific students as trainers. The training took three (3) months. Fifteen (15) clients benefited from the said program. We also conducted Basic computer literacy to those trainees not originally enrolled in the said activity and we have an additional ten (10) trainees who have undergone and enrolled in basic computer operation. The training aims to develop knowledge and skills among NK youth in the proper techniques and process of computer functions and they became aware of the contributions and benefits of having knowledge in computer technology in our everyday life. Thus, this will enable them to become competitive when they apply for work outside of NK.

On October 28, ten (10) trainees of Haircutting and Cosmetology Course have undergone the skills training assessment and evaluation with the Reyes School of Cosmetology. Fortunately, those trainees have successfully passed and were given a chance to undergo the On-the-Job Training (OJT) from November 2 to 11, in different Reyes Haircutters Salon branches located in Metro Manila. They earned a total commission of Php P2,360. The amount was divided among them and used to purchase their own personal accessories while in the salon.

On November 17, the 10 trainees were fetched by the Reyes Haircutters and assigned in the following branches where in there is an urgent need for augmentation of Hairdresser and Beautician. Please see table.

Name & Place of Assignment

1. Allan Mendez - Anonas, Quezon City
2. Joseph Pagulayan - Anonas, Quezon City
3. Ernito Gooc - Anonas, Quezon City
4. Israel Pascua - Nasugbo, Batangas
5. Jimmy Samson - Nasugbo, Batangas
6. Nadine Cardiño - Batac, Ilocos
7. Vilma Calbario - Batac, Ilocos
8. Maricel Comeso - Laoag City
9. Rina Varona - Anonas , Quezon City
10. Jenilyn Cabrera - Anonas, Quezon City

Today, they are in the said branches working eight (8) hours daily and are earning P3,000 salary /month, plus commission and customer tip with one day off/week, free boarding house, overtime service is voluntary with pay and have the chance to get permanent position after six months of quality performance.

On December 13, Nayon ng Kabataan youth attended and participated in the 56th Commencement Exercises of Mandaluyong Manpower Development Center held at Mandaluyong City Hall officiated by the City Mayor, Hon. Neptali Gonzales. There are eight (8) trainees in Appliance Repair, seven (7) trainees in Practical Electricity, and ten (10) trainees in Carpentry. We have three (3) graduates who received special awards (outstanding trainees) they are Janbert Decastro, Ricky Mendez and Jayrald Saycon. This significant moment truly boosted their morale and further motivated them to pursue their dreams. They have realized that they can face the challenge and can make things happen through hard work and perseverance.

Trainees Challenging Accomplishment and Contributions during the training.

Haircutting/Cosmetology

Learned the proper usage of salon tools and equipment as well as the following salon services:
Ø Haircut > Manicure/Pedicure
Ø Hot oil > Foot Spa
Ø Hair color/dye > Body Massage
Ø Hair spa > Hair relax
Ø Blow drying > Hair styling
Ø Power Massage shampoo > Hair Perming
Ø Draping > Make-up

Improved clients grooming and hygiene:
Conducted free haircutting service to forty three 43 clients of Jose Fabella Center.
Conducted Haircutting, manicure, pedicure and foot spa service to fifty five (55) DSWD-NCR employees with discounted fee during its 28th year foundation day.
Conducted free haircutting service to one hundred eighty (180) Nayon ng Kabataan clients.
Experienced On-the-job training and earned money using their skills.
Acquired decent job as Hairdresser and Beautician in different branches of Reyes Haircutters Salon.


Appliance Repair:
Learned proper usage of tools handling and safety, the use of multi-tester reading and other electronics tools and equipment.
Assembled 7 pcs. AM Radio Tuner for sale
Assembled 8 pcs. ACDC Converter for sale
Repaired 10 Electric fans used in different cottages
Repaired 2 am radio.

Practical Electricity:
Learned proper usage of electrical tools functions and safety electrical measures.
Learned basic home and building wiring installation and disconnection.
Assisted in the replacement of busted ballast and installation of 25 Flourescent lamps in four cottages.
Assisted in the repair of AC outlets in cottage 2 and 4.
Assisted in the Aircon Installation in social service office in cottage 2

Carpentry:
Learned proper usage of carpentry tools and equipment utilization and safety use.
Assembled utility wooden ladder
Assembled built in cabinet in the training room.
Repaired training center door lock and 3pcs wooden dining table.
Assembled 5 pcs. wooden folding chairs.
Assembled form footing structure
Assembled wooden house structure model.
Repaired cabinet of teachers in the class room

Sewing:
Learned the functions and operation of industrial sewing machines and threading operation.
Made tie die 24 pcs. T-shirts and 24 pants, all items were already sold. Total net income is P390.
Assisted in the sewing of new curtains and table cloth to be used in four cottages including the library.
Assembled different pockets and collars.
Assembled polo shirt with short and long sleeves , long pants, short pants, and mini skirt.

Food Trade:
Learned different kitchen utensils, tools, equipment and its correct usage.
Familiarization in different recipes and techniques in measurement.
Learned basics on Food, Meat Processing, Native Kakanin making, Chocolate and candy making, Pasta making, Baking, pies and pastries, and cakes.
Learned different Napkin folding arrangement and table preparation.
Conducted cooking demonstration of Puto, Puto Pao and pulvoron at Sanctuary Center during the celebration of Nutrition month and earned a total net income of P206.35.

Gardening:
Learned the proper usage of gardening tools and materials.
Seed planting (pechay, mustasa, radish, ampalaya etc.)
Proper soil cultivation, fertilization, and watering the plant.
Harvested the following vegetables
Ø 160 kilos of pechay
Ø 27 kilos of mustasa
Ø 116.5 kilos of radish
Ø 1 kilo of Ampalaya
Ø 17 kilos of kangkong
Ø 20 kilos of cassava
Ø 2 kilos of cucumber
Ø 11.5 kilos of eggplant
Ø 10.5 kilos of sitao
Said harvest were endorsed to the kitchen and the Center saved a total amount of P5,737.50 for vegetables consumption for the year 2006.

Basic Computer:
Acquired knowledge in basic computer operation in MS Word. Proper usage and function of monitor, CPU, mouse, keyboard, diskette and printer.
Learned how to create a folder/ file/document, saving document, uses of toolbars and printing document with speed and accuracy.
School assignment and research work are being done through the computer by the clients.

Impact of the Training Programs and Services:
Clients were given a chance to explore and discover their innate talents, and transform them from being idle to a better and productive youth.
Enhanced their motivation, morale and self-confidence to face difficulties, anxiety, and fear as a challenge to live a meaningful life.
Given opportunity to learn and gain knowledge, proper attitude and skills relative to their own growth and development.
Discovered and experienced that there is no substitute in hard work in order to survive and succeed in life.
Ability to earn money through their own initiative and effort.
Feelings of acceptance and affirmation in the workplace, family and in the community.


Submitted By:


EVANGELINA G. LAWAS, CES ELIG.
Social Welfare Officer V, NK Center Head

Copy To: Santiago S. Lim
President 2006-2008
Lions District 301-D2 Streetchildren Foundation

LCIF Video:Local Service-Global Impact

Pls. click this link to view the video: http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lnn/video-LCIF-global-impact-13-min-mid.html

Portion of this video was taken on Feb. 12, 2007 at the Nayon ng Kabataan (Children's Village housing 175-200 children) in Welfareville Compound, Mandaluyong City, Philippines, by a video crew team sent by Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF) based in Chicago, Illinois,USA, upon the initiative of the LSFI President to capture the program and activities in the center. Lions District 301-D2 Streetchildren Foundation, Inc. (LSFI) built the Lions Streetchildren Center (LSC) in 2001 and the Lions Livelihood and Skills Training Center (LLSTC) in 2006 in Nayon ng Kabataan thru a grant from LCIF. The LSC houses 50-70 streetchildren and the LLSTC cater to the needs of all the 200 children inside the Children's Village in a comanagement arrangement with Department of Social Welfare and Development(DSWD). LSFI is embarking on a new building project to accomodate additional training courses for the children. Hopefully this will materialize within this year thru funds sourced from LCIF and other lions clubs and members and other people who have the kind heart to help the streetchildren.

San Diego Executive Lions Club Visit

San Diego Executive Lions Club (San Diego,CA,USA) President George Folwarski, together with Vice President Alex Quinto and Director Tim Mendez, visited Nayon ng Kabataan Center in Mandaluyong City, Philippines on March 8.

Nayon ng Kabataan(Children's Village) is where the streetchildren center co-managed by the Lions Streetchildren Foundation, Inc.(LSFI) and Department of Social Welfare & Development(DSWD) is located.The partnership between the LSFI & DSWD started in 2001 during the building of the streetchildren center funded by LSFI thru a grant from Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF).The center houses 50-70 children aged 7-17 yrs old.In 2006, LSFI built a livelihood and skills training center to help the streetchildren and the other 150 children-clients inside the Nayon ng Kabataan learn gainful skills to enable them to be prepared when they join back the mainstream of the society after they are discharged from the center at the age of 18.